Name: Haka House Lake Tekapo
Address: 5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, NZ

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Steven

Close to the Night Sky Project and great view of the lake.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2026

Luisito

Maybe it was my fault - i did not expect that there was not going to be airconditioning in the room. But thats probably me.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

09 Mar 2026

sarah

Beautiful view from kitchen but everything else was awful. Never been so hot in a dorm. Why air conditioning in the whole hostel but not the rooms? No towel included. And one of the 2 fridges was out so groceries stuffed in one fridge. Super expensive.

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2026

Carol

Place was very good for any kind of traveller- good location, nice and quiet. The shared cooking area was well organized but you need to be okay with different smells!

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2026

Amanda

Haka House was a great hostel to stay at. It was very clean and the kitchen area was large with lots of storage area for non fridge food. The views were amazing ... You look straight onto Lake Tekapo. The room had nice privacy curtains and a large storage spot where you can lock up your belongings. The hostel is in a central location so you can walk to restaurants and shops easily. And there's a large parking lot not too far away to park if you don't get a spot right in front.

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2026

Ruijian

The room is really small

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2026

Seunghee

다 좋았는데 7pm 이후 late check in 시 숙소에 미리 연락하라고 하는데 연결이 되기까지가 너무 힘듦. HAKA 전체 대표전화> 북섬 or 남섬 선택> 남섬의 여러 숙소 중 선택 > 연결 안되서 자동응답기 녹음된 내용으로 urgency 시 연락처 한번만 말해줌. 메모할거 준비 안되있으면 놓침> 놓치면 위의 과정 반복. 겨우 연락처 받아적은 뒤에 전화해도 몇번씩 전화해야 겨우 연결됨. 이 모든 과정이 너무 피곤함

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Victoria

Great place! Superb location. Huge kitchen loved it.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Eiichi

Clean rooms, warm hospitality, very convenient location, good securities.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

26 Jan 2026

marc

Misrepresented in Expedia as a hotel. It is a hostel. Room was 10 x 10 feet. The exterior window was held partially closed with duct tape. The shower consisted of a metal pan with a curtain which surrounded one by 360 degrees. Fine for young people, but not us retirees, especially when advertised as a hotel.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2026

Hanney

Relaxed environment, hostel for young walkers to explorer local area.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Jan 2026

Shane

Room was small, very expensive hotel for what is essentially a hostel. No staff on site from 7pm. Tv in room didn’t work, no battery’s for tv remote, shower was like something you get at a dog kennels. Extremely disappointing and wouldn’t stay here again. Hotel uses picture of lake and public fields to make it look as if it’s a larger more luxurious hotel. It’s a hostel charging you hotel prices.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Ramnik

The staff were excellent

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2026

Laurie

Very clean bathroom Nice staff.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jan 2026

Sarah

Functional, clean but loud at night.

Hard to sleep with doors opening and closing along the corridor throughout the night.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

Marjo

Rooms verr clean and quiet.

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2026

Janet

Clean room, lovely location, good amenities

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Michelleanne

Great location on the lake. Beds in dorm with privacy curtain were comfy. Wish there was more space to relax outside the dorm rooms - it’s either the kitchen/dining room or the upstairs room, which doesn’t have enough couches for people to sit. Bathrooms were ok - should be more shelving or something for people to put their toiletries on as the 3 sinks in the bathroom hall were frequently occupied, so people kept having to leave because they couldn’t use the sinks. Otherwise good for maximum 2 night stay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Denise

Great overnight stay. So close to the lake and a beautiful view from our window.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Kit Yee Karen

Great location. Friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Dec 2025

Sarina

to start, when booking this room, it was not advertised anywhere that this was a hostel. it was listed as haka Hotel. the room was ok - the bed was stiff and hard, plugins were only available as part of the headboard, the shower looked like a jail shower.. woke up to the smell of tuna/ fish first thing in the morning at 8:30. and to top it all off, we paid $356 for this room.. that is more than a luxury room we paid for in Queenstown.. wouldn't stay here again. probably good for backpackers on a budget, who are ok to share a dorm- but definitely wasn't for us.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Dale

Very convenient location

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Nov 2025

Deepak

Room was ultra small with no ventilation without opening the windows which attracts insects. Very small bath area. No trash can, tissues, moisturizer etc. Bed was super high for people with accessibility issues. Very small single comforter.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Lily

I had a wonderful stay at Haka House Lake Tekapo.
From the moment I arrived, the experience was excellent.

Molly at the front desk was absolutely amazing. She gave me a very detailed and patient introduction to the hotel, the surrounding area, and all the things to do in Tekapo. She even explained where to shop and how to get around, which was extremely helpful for a first-time visitor. Her friendly and thoughtful service really made me feel welcomed.

The hotel itself is extremely clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The common areas and kitchen are tidy, the rooms are spotless, and everything feels modern and well organized. The location is also perfect—close to the lake, shops, and walking paths.

Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

Lily

The front desk Chinese girl was so sweet, helpful and friendly. Luck the hotel hired such a great lady.

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2025

Sau Wai Eliza

The sink drain plug, we cannot find any staff to fix. Besides, the handle of shower switch was loosed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

J

a great room , meet with nice people

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Tahari

Very clean. Warm comfy bed and room. Lovely lounge and kitchen area with stunning lake views.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Nov 2025

Kevin

Better amenities in the room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Krish

STUNNING location, stunning views. Great friendly staff. Clean room. Great vibes

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

cristine

Great room in the perfect location. Close to everything. Would stay again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Victor

Nice clean and beautiful view

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

Adam

Lake front

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2025

Yi Wan

Clean rooms and comfortable stay. There was a large group of students staying the same night and as a result there were not enough seats to eat dinner. Even the second floor lounge area was full and some had to sit on the ground to eat.

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

Chi Wai

Sightseeing

Sound proof needs to enhance.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Mark

Great place with amazing views

The place was great, just a shame some guests don't respect the kitchen facilities

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2025

john

Pricey but well kept

Big surprise. Pricey, but well kept.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2025

Wai Shun Wilson

The place is nice overall, it's at a prime location. However their beds creaks!!!! Also the whole place only has 2 washing machines and 2 dryers. If the place is full probably close to 100 people staying the laundry efficiently not enough.

It's not a hard no but I'll not stay at Haka if there's other reasonable options in the area.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Lauren

So clean, great facilities, amazing views of the lake and quiet

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Jasmeen

Great experience at Haka house. Affordable prices. Very nice and clean room

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Ricky

Fantastic!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Siong Kee

Chill in 4pxn room.

Stayed in shared room w 4 persons ensuite.
Bed was comfortable.
Room and bathroom with heater facilities.
As usual and similar to other shared rooms , hanging hooks is limited to one per bed thus used to it.
Same complaint on the water detergent but since I purchased one myself, thus is not an issue anymore.
Water pressure is good and glad was given a room w accessible thus room is bigger than normal 4 bedder room.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2025

Goh

Good location and easy parking, also a good common kitchen and comfortable beds and warm toilet to use during winter.

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2025

Venessa

Lovely place to stay, we enjoyed staying in a hostel in a more rural part of NZ.

Just found it a bit noisy at night, the sound of the doors opening was constant. The walls were quite thin, so we could hear neighbouring rooms very clearly.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Eming

Friendliness of check in staff, well kept property, good heating and fantastic location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Arunkumar

We stayed in an en-suite twin room at Haka House Lake Tekapo and found it spacious, clean, and well-located. The room had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, and the en-suite bathroom was a great plus.

Only downside was the heater—it seemed to turn off automatically after an hour, which made the room a bit cold during the night, especially in the autumn chill.

Still, a solid and peaceful stay in a stunning location. Would recommend, especially if you’re prepared for cooler nights!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2025

Lauren

Amazing property with stunning views of the lake from communal areas. Easy check in/out and room clean and as pictured. A great hub to explore Tekapo / Mt Cook and surrounding area.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2025

Joyce

I like how near it is to the Church of Good Shepherd. The common kitchen is well-maintained.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2025

Chia lin

It’s a hostel so not much expectation. Location is perfect and very convenient. Walkable to the church and star gazing. King private room is decent size. Spacious bathroom.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Si Ting

The location of the hostel is unbeatable, although the cleanliness is abit dubious. Found some strands of hair in the bed so I wondered if the sheets were changed. Otherwise it was a comfortable stay, with a huge kitchen and lounge that is really appreciated. There’s also a supermarket nearby that adds to the convenience.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2025

Wen jie

湖景一流，房间隔音很差，其它都不错

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Jane

Nice friendly atmosphere. Well kept up. Amazing location for the price.
Almost fell out of upper bunk - ladder vertical and metal rungs very slippery - easy going up - challenging going down - nowhere for hands to grip. A slight slant to the ladder would have made all the difference.

Also bit crazy to put young people on bottom bunks and the middle 60's person on an upper.

Still enjoyed the experience of staying there.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

JOU YUN

nice view in public area, clean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Chi Fai

Tidiness and quiet

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

08 Apr 2025

Andrew

Many facilities broken, only one washing machine operational for whole property. Coffee machine broken and for some time given milk in machine dated 2 months prior. Paint peeling off ceiling in room above bed. Paper thin walls in private rooms with neighboring room keeping us awake till after midnight.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Kerry

Amazing views

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Lydia

Amazing location. beautiful scenery, conveniently close to grocery store. friendly staff with good communication. large but busy communal kitchen.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Perfect location, amazing facilities. Just brilliant
The view from our room was breathtaking

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Lakshmi

Best place to stay for quiet time and lake view.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2025

Richard

Haka Hostel Lake Tekapo

For a Hostel we were really surprised as to how good this was. Room was comfortable and facilities excellent (we had a private room).
Only issue was a water leak through the ceiling late in the night, but staff sorted it as best they could.
Would highly recommend.

Business

4/10

Poor

13 Mar 2025

Scott

There was hair from the last patron on the blanket and sheets. The walls and floors were dirty especially the bathroom. The room also had a foul odor.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Beautiful Hostel, Friendly Staff

Beautiful hostel overlooking the park and lake. Friendly staff allowed me to check in early as my bed was ready and even asked if I wanted a top or bottom bunk which was much appreciated. The kitchen was spacious and the rooms and bathroom were very clean. The 4 bed female dorm felt a bit cramped at times but the bed setup is well thought out with privacy curtains, generous underbed storage and an additional smaller locker, both of which can be padlocked. Highly recommend this hostel!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

One night private room

We used the single room, not sharing. It was clean and had everything we needed. I wish it was a little bigger for our luggage, we had to open them on the floor and walk over them, but not a big deal.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

02 Mar 2025

Silvia

I think the property and the staff are ok overall. What I did not like is the state of cleanliness of the sheets and pillowcases. I would like to send a picture of the pillowcases, they were full of stains

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Mar 2025

Ruth

Negative experience

There were bugs jumping around in the bed and surrounding area of the top bunk. I approached staff for support including the manager and they were really unhelpful and quite un empathetic. I appreciate they were fully booked and I couldn’t change rooms, however they made me feel like it was my problem. The staff said she needed to check and when returned said there were no bugs , I advised I had video footage. I recognised I wasn’t going to get anywhere so left it. I asked if I could check out the next morning and the manager said ‘you can just give me the card’ which was disappointing. My other experiences of Haka house have been much more positive especially in Wanaka.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

Alec

Best Haka House in New Zealand. Big clean bathroom facilities, great location on the lake, nice private bunks. 10/10 recommend.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

25 Feb 2025

Paula

Not quite what we expected

It was hard to find accommodations in Lake Tekapo even though we booked several months in advance.
It was our fault that we didn’t read the description carefully. We booked a king room with bathroom. It wasn’t cheap but certainly looked it. Peeling paint. Grubby walls, cheap industrial carpet. Frosted window that only opened a few inches, probably because we were next to an alley with trash cans. That, the restaurant next door decided to utilize around 11.00pm to empty what sounded like several dozen glass bottles. Thankfully we only stayed one night. It really is a backpackers paradise.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2025

Labong

Good

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2025

Jianwei

Room is pretty small. Two twin beds were put together for two people. No desk and chairs

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2025

Shuo

Thanks to complete my traveling

Had an amazing time at Haka Tekapo, super clean, organized and welcoming.
I already traveled in NZ 3 months, at the end of the traveling, I really appreciated what you did for us. Early check in, beautiful kitchen and lovely staff.
It’s hard to leave and already miss you guys.
Wish to be there again

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2025

Jeffrey

Fantastic view!!!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Overpriced for a tiny room

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2025

Claudia

Just receptionist was not very nice.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

Eric

Lots of common space including large kitchen, dining and recreation. Room is modest size with comfortable bed. Great location right at lake.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2025

Owen

Pricey for the accommodation, was lacking Air Conditioning and shower was too small. Otherwise quite acceptable

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2025

lesley

I enjoyed my stay but feel it was quite expensive for a hostel

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2025

Jean

Great view of the lake, and proximity to 'town'.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jan 2025

Stan

The room was very small for the price and the walls paper thin. The next door guest were playing their tv well passed the quiet time. I had to bang on the walls to try to get some sleep. No staff was there to keep them in line. Too expensive for what you get.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2025

Gillian

The kitchen was perfectly equipped and clean with a beautiful view of the lake. The rooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable and the linens and pillows were excellent quality. The washrooms were bright and clean and the staff were super helpful and friendly.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Rudy

Excellent facilities with lots of space for luggage and belongings; curtains and nightlight make it feel more private and usable.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2025

Yan

We enjoyed our stay at HAKA house.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

08 Jan 2025

Phillip

Check in via the app didnt work. Its took ages to sort this out even though i had several emails to advise me to check in via app.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2025

Gayathri

Had a wonderful stay!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2024

Cathy

Great stay!

Stopover night for our family of 4. Small room but the property is fantastic!! Heated drying room, game lounge, large eating and cooking area! Bathrooms well maintained and everything is spotless. Lots of attention to detail. Loved it here!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2024

Laura

Fabulous location & facilities but no air con & it was so hot in the room it was unbearable

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2024

Joanne

Convenient and clean. Staffs are friendly and easy check in.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2024

Louise

Well set up and eco friendly

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2024

Yuheng

Fun experience

It was a very unexpected interesting experience. I almost mistakenly thought it was a nice college dorm. Love cooking together with other guests, and dining with a beautiful lake view.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2024

Thomas

Great place!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2024

Xochitl

We are a family of 4 with 2 small kids and spent a very good time in an on-site room. Totally recommended and we would come back there. Unbeatable location. Meters away from dark sky project. You can stargaze from its backyard, too! Only 2 comments: some guests left food residual in the sink; maybe a major enforcement is necessary. The bunk bed ladder is squared and very uncomfortable. We would buy tshirts if they had the bending machine design. Thank you Haka House!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2024

Jatuporn

Beautiful view, convenient to walk around

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2024

Dingjia

This property is very close to Lake Tekapo and there are plenty of public parking spaces. The hotel also has amazing public areas and you will definitely take a photo there.

The only downside is that room is not very big but their bed is super big and convenient (bedside table has 4 outlets and 2 bed lamps!!!)

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2024

Glenn

The staff works very hard to keep the property clean and running well. The shared kitchen is set up well and can hold a lot of people. The only downside was the uncomfortable mattress, which in my case, was a spring mattress rather than a foam.

2/10

Poor

11 Nov 2024

Thanh

no private parking area supplied

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2024

Rowena Michelle

Amazing view! Nice property with large kitchen and lounge area on the top. We had a room on the ground floor overlooking the lake. The paint on the heating panel on the ceiling was peeling and there was stain on the toilet seat. Shower hose was leaking but the team fixed it when we told them. Overall it was alright for a one night stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2024

Damiano

Great property, a hostel more than a motel but we had our own room, self contained

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Jole'

View of the lake from my room was gorgeous. Everything was conveniently located within walking distance.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

29 Oct 2024

Peter

This is a hostel NOT a hotel. At least half the rooms are shared dormitories with some communal facilities for cooking, TV watching, pool table etc. We had our own bathroom but otherwise the room was lacking - e.g. there was a kettle and mugs but no spoons and no complimentary tea/coffee. The room was small without much space for luggage although the bed was comfortable and the heating worked quite well. The staff mentioned that other people had been surprised that this was more of a hostel. Also we have toured South Island and this was probably the most expensive stay even though it had the least facilities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2024

George

Our hotel had a spectacular view and the room was perfect for a one night stay…sadly we didn’t get much of a chance to enjoy it because after a great day at Mt. Cook (less than an hour up the road) we heard about some bad weather moving in during the night. Not wanting to get stuck with some road closures the next day (when we needed to be in Christchurch) we ended up checking out an hour after checking in. If not for the weather we would have enjoyed the view from our room when waking up the next day.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2024

Maggie

Property was good. Easy access to the restaurant, and some places you wanna see.

Leisure Friends